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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.34, 3,268.16 and 1,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.34, 3,268.16 and 1,306.06 is: 1,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.34 : 3,268.16 = 1,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.34/3,268.16 = 1,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.34x = 3,268.16 × 1,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.34x = 4,268,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,398.35/2,368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.28

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